A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of homicide following the discovery of a deceased 73-year-old woman inside a residence in east London.

Emergency services received a call to a location on Russia Lane in Bethnal Green at 21:00 BST on Thursday evening.

Upon arrival, they found the woman suffering from a severe head injury and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Metropolitan Police, a 45-year-old man, who was acquainted with the victim, has been arrested and is currently in custody.

The police also stated that the woman’s next of kin has been notified and are receiving support from specialized officers.

Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who oversees the Central East Command Unit, commented: “Our team of officers and forensic experts is diligently working to uncover the full details surrounding this unfortunate incident.”

“This appears to be an isolated case, and there is no broader threat to public safety. However, local residents might notice an enhanced police presence in the area in the coming days.”